Key Dates c1700-c1900 Flashcards

1
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Last known execution for witchcraft

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1716

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2
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Waltham Black act makes poaching a capital crime

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1723

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3
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Death penalty introduced for anyone found armed/disguised on the road

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1772

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4
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Transportation introduced

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1778

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5
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Metropolitan police force starts

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1829

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6
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Tolpuddle Martyrs

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1834

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7
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Pentonville prison was built

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1842

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8
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Police act made professional police forces compulsory across the whole country

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1856

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9
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Prison act- all prisoners to follow national rules prisoners must work and live in a poor style

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1865

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10
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Transportation and public executions ended

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1868

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11
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National crime records starts

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1869

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12
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CID set up

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1878

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